The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Robert Allen Harris (MCSN: 864363), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as Member of a Communications Team of Headquarters and Service Company, Third Battalion, Fourth Marines, SIXTH Marine Division in action against enemy Japanese forces on Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands on 19 May 1945. Maintaining communication lines between the front lines platoons and the company command post under devastating artillery and mortar fire, Private First Class Harris repeatedly exposed himself to repair the breaks as they occurred and, although wounded, refused medical aid until he had fulfilled his perilous mission. L Dauntlessly returning to continue his hazardous task, he remained at this post throughout the day until fatally wounded by a bursting Japanese shell. His courageous actions and unswerving devotion to duty reflect great credit upon Private First Class Harris and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.